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Inuit lamp symbol approved for headstones at national military cemetery
The emblem joins other Indigenous symbols already allowed on military headstones, following a federal and Indigenous collaboration to broaden spiritual representation.
- The National Military Cemetery in Ottawa approved the traditional Inuit Qulliq as an optional spiritual emblem for military headstones, following a collaborative process between the federal government and Indigenous groups.
- Governor General Mary Simon attended the official unveiling of the Qulliq emblem today at Beechwood Cemetery, marking the latest addition to the site.
- Representing light, warmth, guidance, and survival, the lamp honors Inuit members who served in the Canadian Armed Forces.
- This update joins a dozen other religious and spiritual symbols available for engraving, including Indigenous cultural markers unveiled in 2022.
- Officials note that the National Military Cemetery continues to evolve, with remembrance growing more authentic when embracing the full diversity of those who served.
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